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    8 Best Cornhole Boards of 2024

    Ready for cornhole season? We've got the best cornhole boards to get your summer off to a flying start. Let...


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    How to Use AAA Batteries in Place of AA

    Knowing this hack, plus a basic understanding of battery voltage, can really help you out in a pinch.


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    What Do Cockroach Eggs Look Like?

    Cockroach eggs incubate in sacs that contain dozens of offspring. But what do cockroach eggs look like? Do you really...


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    What’s the Best Indoor Mosquito Trap?

    Thinking about buying an indoor mosquito trap? Not so fast. Here's what you need to know.


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    What Is Diesel Exhaust Fluid?

    Diesel exhaust fluid, or DEF, is a solution of deionized water and urea. It eliminates noxious nitrogen oxides from diesel...


    This Bait is Under $15 and Keeps Your Home Cockroach Free

    Let the War of the Roaches begin—with Hot Shot Liquid Roach Bait. This product is the affordable and...


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    Can People Smell Ants?

    The ability to smell ants, like the aversion to cilantro, may be genetic. It's also possible that some people are...


    The Best Bug & Mosquito Zapper To Keep Your Home Pest-Free

    Want to eliminate the most annoying pests of summer? Here's what to look for in a bug zapper to make...

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    Why The Laundress Just Recalled Its Fabric Conditioners

    Read this before you start your next load of laundry.


    Refresh Your Home and Patio for Spring with Up to 60% off Mid-Century Modern Furniture and Decor

    Today is the day to save on all the best mid-century modern furniture and decor you've been dreaming of! Give...


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    Are Interior Car LED Lights Safe?

    Interior car LED lights are allowed in every state, but restrictions usually apply to preserve the view and avoid confusion...


    This Clever Wall Outlet Shelf Makes a Convenient Home for Charging Gadgets

    Clear your countertop of clutter with this wall outlet shelf, aka the best Amazon find you'll see today.


    How to Build a Dog Crate

    Forget buying a crate from the pet store. Make this DIY wooden dog crate, a piece of fine furniture and...


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    What Smells Repel Cockroaches?

    Cockroaches are universally unwelcome. Learn what smells deter cockroaches so you can keep them from darkening your door.


    If You See This Asterisk Shaped Wall Plate, This Is What It’s For

    If you have these in your home and were unsure of what they are, we can break it down for...


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    8 Unsettling Car Sounds and How To Fix Them

    Hearing weird noises from your car? Don't ignore them. They indicate a problem, but not necessarily an expensive one.


    8 Studio Apartment Decorating Ideas for 2024

    Two interior designers who work in New York City, America's unofficial apartment capital, offer inside intel on decor-related studio apartment...

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    12 Types of Succulents To Plant

    From Gandalf to Metallica, discover succulent varieties for your rock garden and landscape. Our gardening expert shares her top picks.


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    8 Types of Venomous Snakes in Your Yard

    Don't get bitten! Discover the types of venomous snakes that could be hiding in your yard and learn how to...


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    8 Most Common Types of Centipedes You’ll Find in Your House

    Centipedes are arthropods, not insects, and not all have 100 legs. Small ones can be helpful house guests, but not...


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    What Is a Seed Library?

    Who needs the Dewey Decimal System? A seed library is a free community resource, and growing flowers, vegetable and herbs...


    With Just a Few Supplies From Dollar Tree, You Can DIY This Headboard

    Who knew your latest bedroom upgrade came from the gardening aisle?


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    Water Bugs vs. Cockroaches: What’s the Difference?

    Water bugs look like big cockroaches, but they're a completely different species. And they bite. Here's how to tell these...

    Here’s How You Can Make This Super Customizable DIY Farmhouse Table

    Who wants to shell out thousands of dollars on a table you can make yourself for a couple hundred?


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    Do Cockroaches Make Noise?

    Cockroaches are a problem no one wants. If there are enough of them, can you hear them? Learn the signs...


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    8 Most Common Types of Mice You’ll Find in Your House

    Of the many mouse species that inhabit North America, only a few actually find their way into homes. Here's how...


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    How Long After Signing a Lease Can You Back Out?

    Once you sign a lease, you're bound to it. Or are you? Here are the circumstances that may allow you...


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    What Is the Future for Electric Vehicles?

    With lower prices, increased driving range, longer battery life and new ultramodern models on the way, the future of electric...


    Encourage Outdoor Play with These Backyard Playhouse Deals

    These playhouse deals will entice even the most video game-obsessed kids to play outdoors—and parents can save up to 50%.